Completed in 2024, this custom one-story canal-front residence in the sought-after Sara Sands neighborhood offers a seamless blend of modern coastal design and effortless island living. Ideally located just minutes from Siesta Key Village, you’re close to boutique shopping, top restaurants, coffee shops, popular wine bar, and lively evening entertainment—while enjoying excellent boating water with quick 10–15 minute access to the Intracoastal Waterway. The home welcomes you with striking curb appeal, featuring a wide paver driveway, lush tropical landscaping, and a covered entry leading to an impressive wood front door. Inside, the open, airy floor plan is designed to maximize indoor-outdoor living. The main living space flows beautifully into the outdoors, highlighted by a dramatic covered lanai with a rich wood-plank ceiling, recessed lighting, and modern ceiling fans—creating a resort-style atmosphere year-round. The gourmet chef’s kitchen is both functional and elegant, showcasing custom wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, premium appliances, and a dedicated beverage bar ideal for entertaining. Large sliding glass doors open fully to the expansive covered patio, creating a true extension of the living space. This thoughtfully designed home offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms, providing privacy and comfort for family and guests alike. Each space is finished with clean lines, high ceilings, and quality craftsmanship throughout. Outdoors is where this property truly shines. The large covered patio deck includes multiple seating and dining areas, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and overlooks a resort-style pool with sun shelf, all framed by tropical landscaping and tranquil canal views. A covered boathouse with 10,000 lb lift, charming gazebo, and fenced yard complete this exceptional waterfront setting—perfect for boating days, sunset gatherings, and relaxed island evenings. This is a rare opportunity to own a nearly new canal-front home in one of Siesta Key’s most desirable neighborhoods—offering luxury, lifestyle, and location in perfect harmony.
Sold for $4,095,000
$4,095,000
5078 SANDY BEACH AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL 34242
4beds
3,164sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2024
0.35 Acres Lot
$4,045,500 Zestimate®
$1,294/sqft
$7,912 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,045,500
$3.68M - $4.45M
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Waterfront settingFenced yardModern ceiling fansClean linesQuality craftsmanship throughoutQuartz countertopsHigh ceilings
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Listed by:
Darlene Gamble 941-323-3212,
FINE PROPERTIES 941-782-0000
Bought with:
Darlene Gamble, 3152268
FINE PROPERTIES
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4678212
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Den/Library/Office, Great Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Dual Closets
- Level: First
Great room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Sliding Doors
- Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Shades, Shutters, Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,936
- Total interior livable area: 3,164 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Infinity, Lighting
- Spa features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced,Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool, Water, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal - Saltwater, Saltwater Canal Access, Bridges - Fixed, Lift - Covered, No Wake Zone, Seawall
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 92 x 164
- Features: Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, In County, Landscaped, Above Flood Plain
- Residential vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House, Gazebo, Outdoor Kitchen
- Parcel number: 0081110001
- Zoning: RSF2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Touchless Entry
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: SARA SANDS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,664,100
- Annual tax amount: $24,462
- Date on market: 1/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/26/2026 | Sold | $4,095,000-4.8%$1,294/sqft |
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| 1/19/2026 | Pending sale | $4,300,000$1,359/sqft |
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| 1/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,300,000+168.8%$1,359/sqft |
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| 8/2/2023 | Sold | $1,600,000-8.6%$506/sqft |
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| 1/25/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4556210 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+114.7%$553/sqft |
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| 3/29/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/27/2022 | Listed for rent | $5,500+71.9%$2/sqft |
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| 12/2/2020 | Sold | $815,000-4.1%$258/sqft |
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| 10/17/2020 | Pending sale | $850,000$269/sqft |
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| 9/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $850,000$269/sqft |
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| 5/24/2020 | Listing removed | $3,200$1/sqft |
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| 5/19/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,200$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,482 +74.9% | $2,164,100 +74.5% |
| 2024 | $14,573 -4.1% | $1,240,000 -1.1% |
| 2023 | $15,192 +27.3% | $1,253,200 +24.9% |
| 2022 | $11,935 +21.8% | $1,003,426 +32.7% |
| 2021 | $9,800 +153.9% | $756,100 +151.5% |
| 2020 | $3,860 +3.5% | $300,659 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $3,729 | $293,899 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $3,729 +2.4% | $288,419 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $3,641 -2.2% | $282,487 -53.1% |
| 2016 | $3,722 | $602,200 +22.8% |
| 2015 | $3,722 +0.4% | $490,300 +82.6% |
| 2014 | $3,708 +0.4% | $268,545 |
| 2013 | $3,692 +2.7% | $268,545 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $3,596 +4.5% | $264,056 +3% |
| 2011 | $3,440 -0.7% | $256,365 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $3,464 +9.7% | $252,576 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $3,158 | $245,936 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $3,158 -2% | $245,690 +3% |
| 2007 | $3,223 | $238,534 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $232,716 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $225,938 +3% |
| 2004 | $3,346 -1.4% | $219,357 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $3,392 +1.1% | $215,267 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $3,355 +6.9% | $210,222 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $3,138 +2.5% | $206,911 +3% |
| 2000 | $3,061 | $200,884 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 34242
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Phillippi Shores Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
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- 5/10Sarasota High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- Middle: Brookside Middle
- High: Sarasota High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Florida
- Sarasota County
- Siesta Key
- 34242
- 5078 SANDY BEACH AVENUE
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